It was a compatibility issue I'd designed in.It was a compatibility issue I'd designed in. Needed it for the lung capacity. I looked back to the mother. "What's...what's your name?" She looked at me calmly, and said, "Mary." "Mary what?" "Mary...Mary Green." She looked tired, but happy. So she was one of Sandy's kids, huh? And already having kids of her own. She looked like one of Sandy's, too, all middle-dark skin and light coat, with bright eyes. Shit, I feel old. "And what are you going to name him?" "Joel. I think. I'm not sure. I might ask the father." I laughed. "Do that. It's only fair." She nodded, and a hand tapped me on the shoulder. "Excuse me?" It was Brieanna, having washed. I moved out of her way, and she knelt to talk with Mary for a few minutes. I moved away; what they discussed was none of my business. Believe it or not, when it was all over and Brieanna left for home, I went with her. |